Best walking boots for wide feet

In its favour

• The title names a 2E width, a defined wide fitting rather than a vague roomy description.
• Nubuck leather upper and leather lining are both listed, a durable build that takes wax well.
• Gore-Tex in the title and listed as an all-season boot for wet UK weather.

Good to know

• The listing gives 1.52 kg without saying whether that is per pair.
• The outsole is listed only as rubber, with no compound or maker named.

In its favour

• StraightFit Extra is named in the title, Hanwag's roomier last for broader feet.
• The listing names a Vibram Endurance Pro outsole with a continuous foam wedge.
• Gore-Tex and a waterproof rating are listed, with all seasons stated.

Good to know

• The upper is listed as synthetic in one field and nubuck in another, so check the colour you order.
• The listing gives 1.5 kg without saying whether that is per pair.

In its favour

• Wide is in the title, so it is made on a broader last than Meindl's standard fit.
• Leather upper and leather lining are listed, behind a Gore-Tex membrane.
• A memory foam insole is stated, adding cushioning for long days.

Good to know

• The listing describes it as a field boot, so it leans towards rough country use more than light walking.
• The listed weight of 450 g looks like a placeholder, so check the real weight with Meindl.

In its favour

• The listing says the Comfort fit sole gives more forefoot space and a natural foot position.
• A Multi Trail Comfort Sole is named for cushioning and grip from forest to mountain paths.
• The Air-Active insole is listed as supporting the arch and absorbing moisture.

Good to know

• The listing does not state the cut, so check whether it suits you as a shoe or light boot.
• A suede and mesh upper is airy but less protective in deep bog than a leather boot.

In its favour

• The listing describes ankle-high waterproof protection in a roomy fit, with Wide in the title.
• Listed as waterproof and lightweight with all weather grip as special features.
• Moderate cushioning with a foam insole is listed, comfortable on hard tracks.

Good to know

• The listed weight of 454 g looks like a placeholder figure, so check with Merrell.
• A softer, lighter boot gives less protection on sharp rock than a leather mountain boot.

In its favour

• Bunion is in the model name, Hanwag's last with extra room at the big toe joint.
• Leather upper and Gore-Tex membrane are listed, with all seasons stated.
• The listing gives 1.05 kg, a moderate figure for a leather women's boot if per pair.

Good to know

• A bunion last is a specific shape, so it is not the same as a generally wide boot.
• The listing does not name the outsole or lining material clearly.